The Nathaniel Russell House (c. 1808), located at 51 Meeting Street, is open from 10 am until 5:00pm seven days a week.
You may visit anytime within those hours as we do not have reserved starting times. However, we do ask that you plan to arrive and start your tour before 4:15 pm to allow enough time before the museum closes at 5 pm.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to ongoing maintenance, we cannot guarantee use of the house elevator. If you have accessibility questions, please contact the House Manager at 843-724-8482.
For groups of 12 or more, please call the house manager to reserve a tour. Discounts apply.
Questions? Call: (843) 724-8481.
Plan Your Visit:
- Tours will be guided by our multi-media app and will take approximately 45 minutes. The latest time to start a tour is 4:15 pm as museums close at 5 pm.
- Each person will be asked to use earphones as a courtesy to others.
- Prepare in advance for your tour by downloading HCF’s FREE APP onto your personal device. You may use an HCF audio device if you bring your own earphones.
The HCF app includes multi-media tours of the Nathaniel Russell House, the Aiken-Rhett House, and a City Guide for sites around Charleston. Download the free HCF App from our website: https://app.cuseum.com/historic-charleston-foundation/
Single House Ticket:
Adult: $15.00
Child 6-16: $7.00
Under Age 6: Free
Combination Ticket:
Visitors who are interested in visiting both museum houses (Nathaniel Russell and Aiken-Rhett) can save by purchasing a combination ticket. Tickets are redeemable for six months from purchase date. Combo tickets to both houses do not need to be used on the same day. Consider visiting both museums to experience the unique and different preservation methods at work in each museum.
Adult Combo: $24.00
Child 6-16 Combo: $12.00
Under Age 6: Free
Please note the following if you purchase a combo ticket -
PLEASE NOTE CHANGES TO HOURS AT AIKEN-RHETT HOUSE THROUGH APRIL 14:
In preparation for Charleston by Design and The Charleston Festival, the Aiken-Rhett House will be closed March 11-March 14. We apologize for any inconvenience.
- Monday March 11 – Thursday, March 14: CLOSED
- Friday, March 15 – Sunday, March 17: Charleston by Design: Designer Vignettes Open for Tours. Regular House Tours not available.
- Friday, March 15 – Sunday, April 14: special exhibit in the Double Parlor for The Charleston Festival, Jill Hooper’s Windows Into Another World. Regular House Tours available, Jill Hooper exhibit included with house admission.
Upon completion of your order, you will receive an email confirmation. (Check your spam or junk folder if you do not see it in your inbox.) Please be prepared to present your confirmation upon arrival at the museum.